Pokémon GO developer Niantic says it has driven 500 million visitors to sponsored locations like McDonald’s Japan, where players can find a special virtual item. In a recnet interview published by Brazil’s Globo newspaper, Niantic VP of strategic partnerships Mathieu de Fayet said revealed that “The idea is to offer players items at certain locations, … Continue reading Pokémon GO sponsors like McDonald’s pay Niantic up to $0.50 per visitor
Pokémon GO developer Niantic confirms Legendaries and PvP are coming this summer
Pokémon GO developer Niantic's Mathieu de Fayet has confirmed that Legendary Pokémon and player vs player (PvP) features are coming this summer to the immensely-popular mobile game. Here's what he had to say during a recent interview: "Because of the huge success, we had to delay some planned news. Now, we are working in announcing … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic confirms Legendaries and PvP are coming this summer
Pokémon GO Catching Device Go-tcha Video Review
The new Go-tcha device for Pokémon GO allows you to catch Pokémon and collect items without being required to press a button, via tapping the wristband's screen to grab in-game items. It also includes an ‘Auto-Catch’ mode where you don’t even need to respond. With the Go-tcha, you can collect Poké Balls, Potions, Eggs and … Continue reading Pokémon GO Catching Device Go-tcha Video Review
The Pokémon Company’s net profit sees a 26 times increase to $143 million in 2016
The release of Pokémon GO in the summer of 2016 and of Pokémon Sun and Moon last holiday season generated some massive income for The Pokémon Company. Net profit reached a staggering $143.3 million in the fiscal year that ended on February 28, 2017, which was the company's 19th fiscal in its history. In comparison … Continue reading The Pokémon Company’s net profit sees a 26 times increase to $143 million in 2016
New Chargemander charging battery case revealed for mobile games, Pokémon GO
GogoToro has revealed its second-generation Chargemander, which is touted as the world’s fastest charging battery case for mobile users designed specifically for games like Pokémon GO. Read on below for more details about this device from GogoToro's Reid Covington: You can't hatch a 10-kilometer egg in Pokémon GO with 20% phone battery charge. That's why … Continue reading New Chargemander charging battery case revealed for mobile games, Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO developer Niantic wants to hear your Adventure Week 2017 stories
Niantic wants to hear your best Adventure Week 2017 stories. The Pokémon GO developer is asking players to share their responses via its official social media pages. Pokémon GO's first-ever Adventure Week concluded last week. Between May 18 and May 25, Pokémon such as Omanyte, Onix and Sudowoodo appeared in the wild with greater frequency. Plus, your Buddy Pokémon … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic wants to hear your Adventure Week 2017 stories
Sprint is giving away Great Balls, Lucky Eggs and Incense to Pokémon GO players
Sprint is currently giving away a number of items to Pokémon GO players who visit Sprint stores. While supplies last, customers with an Android smartphone can redeem a code to receive Great Balls, Lucky Eggs and Incense. This offer is supposed to run until December 31, 2017 at 11:59 pm ET - so you have … Continue reading Sprint is giving away Great Balls, Lucky Eggs and Incense to Pokémon GO players
Pokémon GO fan recreates the Steelix loading screen with hand-painted art
A talented Pokémon GO fan has recreated the Steelix loading screen with hand-painted art, and the end result is pretty impressive. You can check it out in the image above. The Pokémon GO loading screens will soon be available as official wallpaper from Niantic. They are created by Mieke Hutchins, who is on the Niantic design … Continue reading Pokémon GO fan recreates the Steelix loading screen with hand-painted art
